it's the law. so vote for question seven. so we can stop spending all that money here, and keep maryland money in classrooms like mine. >> she may have to share the spotlight with hurricane sandy but the statue of liberty is set to reopen today on her birthday. >> she just underwent renovation. >> for much of the past year, this is how lady liberty appeared, construction teams revamping the pedestal and parts of her interior to give visitors better access to the crown. for rachel ingram it's the view from outside that takes her breath away. >> it's the symbolism, what it represents to america. >> during the year-long renovation, the grounds were open to the public but now people will have a chance to get a new look from the inside of the historic landmark. the way people journey to the top has changed. out-of-date staircases and glass enclosed elevator shaft have been renovated. >> we have a fire separated elevator shaft and a lift that will take handicapped folks from the end of the elevator up to the observation deck. >> vi